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Cambridge IELTS 18 - Académico - Prueba 1 - Escucha - Parte 4 (2)

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to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

Ex: I trust my neighbor, so I asked him to keep an eye on my pet cat while I'm on vacation.
urgent
[Adjetivo]

needing immediate action or attention

urgente, apremiante

urgente, apremiante

Ex: Urgent action is required to stop the spread of the virus in the community .Se requiere una acción **urgente** para detener la propagación del virus en la comunidad.
attention
[Sustantivo]

special care or treatment given to someone or something

atención, cuidado

atención, cuidado

Ex: The old painting received much-needed attention from a skilled conservator .El viejo cuadro recibió la **atención** muy necesaria de un conservador experto.
collar
[Sustantivo]

a visible ring, band, or marking encircling the neck or throat area of an animal

matriarch
[Sustantivo]

a woman who leads or dominates a family, group, or tribe

matriarca

matriarca

Ex: The village respected the matriarch for her decades of leadership and her ability to keep peace among the various families .El pueblo respetaba a la **matriarca** por sus décadas de liderazgo y su capacidad para mantener la paz entre las diversas familias.
to track
[Verbo]

to follow someone or something by examining the marks they leave behind in order to catch them or know what they are doing

rastrear,  seguir el rastro

rastrear, seguir el rastro

Ex: He used an app to track his daily steps and fitness progress .Usó una aplicación para **rastrear** sus pasos diarios y su progreso en fitness.
measurement
[Sustantivo]

the action of finding the size, number, or degree of something

medición

medición

Ex: He used a tape measure for the measurement of fabric needed for the sewing project .Usó una cinta métrica para la **medición** de la tela necesaria para el proyecto de costura.
tusk
[Sustantivo]

each of the curved pointy teeth of some animals such as elephants, boars, etc., especially one that stands out from the closed mouth

colmillo

colmillo

Ex: The tusks of the narwhal , often mistaken for unicorn horns , have inspired myths and legends for centuries .Los **colmillos** del narval, a menudo confundidos con cuernos de unicornio, han inspirado mitos y leyendas durante siglos.
to load
[Verbo]

to place or position individuals or items for transportation

cargar, embarcar

cargar, embarcar

Ex: The tour guide loaded tourists onto the sightseeing boat for a cruise along the river .El guía turístico **cargó** a los turistas en el barco turístico para un crucero por el río.

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

transportar

transportar

Ex: Public transportation systems in metropolitan areas are essential for transporting large numbers of commuters .Los sistemas de **transporte** público en áreas metropolitanas son esenciales para **transportar** a un gran número de pasajeros.

move from one place to another, especially of wild animals

translocar, trasladar

translocar, trasladar

prospect
[Sustantivo]

the likelihood or possibility of something becoming successful in the future

posibilidad

posibilidad

Ex: The student was thrilled about the prospect of attending a prestigious university .El estudiante estaba emocionado por la perspectiva de asistir a una universidad prestigiosa.
employment
[Sustantivo]

the fact or state of having a regular paid job

empleo

empleo

Ex: Many graduates struggle to find employment in their field immediately after finishing university .Muchos graduados luchan por encontrar **empleo** en su campo inmediatamente después de terminar la universidad.
enormously
[Adverbio]

to a great or vast degree

enormemente

enormemente

Ex: The mountain range was enormously beautiful , with breathtaking landscapes .La cordillera era **enormemente** hermosa, con paisajes impresionantes.

to be one of the causes or reasons that helps something happen

contribuir

contribuir

Ex: Her insights contributed to the development of the innovative idea .Sus ideas **contribuyeron** al desarrollo de la idea innovadora.
to rise
[Verbo]

to increase or become more intense

aumentar, intensificarse

aumentar, intensificarse

Ex: The suspense in the thriller novel continued to rise with each chapter .El suspenso en la novela de thriller seguía **aumentando** con cada capítulo.

the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

nivel de vida

nivel de vida

Ex: Economic policies that promote job creation and income growth can positively impact the standard of living for citizens.
former
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) having filled a specific status or position in an earlier period

antiguo

antiguo

Ex: The former mayor attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new library.El **ex** alcalde asistió a la ceremonia de inauguración de la nueva biblioteca.
reliable
[Adjetivo]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fiable

fiable

Ex: The reliable product has a reputation for durability and performance .El producto **fiable** tiene una reputación de durabilidad y rendimiento.
source
[Sustantivo]

a place or thing from which something originates or begins

fuente

fuente

Ex: The book provided insights into ancient civilizations from archaeological sources.La **fuente** de energía para las plantas es la luz solar.
in fact
[Adverbio]

used to introduce a statement that provides additional information or emphasizes the truth or reality of a situation

de hecho, en realidad

de hecho, en realidad

Ex: He told me he did n't know her ; in fact, they are close friends .Me dijo que no la conocía; **de hecho**, son buenos amigos.

to state or suggest something without being asked or told

ofrecer

ofrecer

Ex: They asked her to volunteer her advice as a mentor for new employees .Le pidieron que **ofreciera** sus consejos como mentor para los nuevos empleados.
to give up
[Verbo]

to let go of things that are not essential or necessary

dejar, renunciar

dejar, renunciar

Ex: The family gave up their large , energy-consuming appliances for more eco-friendly options .La familia **renunció** a sus grandes electrodomésticos que consumen mucha energía por opciones más ecológicas.
weapon
[Sustantivo]

an object that can physically harm someone or something, such as a gun, bomb, knife, etc.

arma

arma

Ex: Diplomacy is often seen as a powerful weapon in resolving international conflicts .La diplomacia a menudo se ve como un **arma** poderosa para resolver conflictos internacionales.
no longer
[Adverbio]

up to a certain point but not beyond it

ya no, no más

ya no, no más

Ex: I can no longer delay the decision ; it must be made now .Ya **no puedo** retrasar la decisión; debe tomarse ahora.
relocation
[Sustantivo]

the transportation of people (as a family or colony) to a new settlement (as after an upheaval of some kind)

reasentamiento,  relocalización

reasentamiento, relocalización

square
[Adjetivo]

used to express area by multiplying length by width

cuadrado, cuadrático

cuadrado, cuadrático

Ex: The wildfire burned 200 square acres of forest .El incendio forestal quemó 200 **hectáreas** de bosque.
plenty
[Pronombre]

a plentiful or abundant amount of something

mucho, bastante

mucho, bastante

Ex: The holiday sale provided plenty of discounts on various products .La venta de vacaciones ofrecía **muchas** descuentos en varios productos.
presence
[Sustantivo]

the state of being present; current existence

presencia, existencia actual

presencia, existencia actual

to balance
[Verbo]

to bring something into a state of stability or harmony

Ex: The chef balanced flavors to create a harmonious dish .
ecosystem
[Sustantivo]

a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system

ecosistema

ecosistema

Ex: Climate change poses a major threat to many fragile ecosystems.El cambio climático representa una gran amenaza para muchos **ecosistemas** frágiles.
sustainable
[Adjetivo]

able to continue for a long period of time

sostenible

sostenible

Ex: The city invested in sustainable transportation options like bike lanes and public transit to reduce traffic congestion .La ciudad invirtió en opciones de transporte **sostenibles** como carriles para bicicletas y transporte público para reducir la congestión del tráfico.
conservation
[Sustantivo]

the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

conservación

conservación

Ex: Many organizations focus on wildlife conservation to prevent species from becoming extinct .Muchas organizaciones se centran en la **conservación** de la vida silvestre para evitar que las especies se extingan.

to make an exact copy of something

replicar, copiar

replicar, copiar

Ex: They replicated the old map to preserve its details and historical significance .**Replicaron** el mapa antiguo para preservar sus detalles y significado histórico.
draw
[Sustantivo]

a performer or attraction that greatly appeals to audiences, resulting in the attraction of large crowds to an event or venue

atracción, reclamo

atracción, reclamo

Ex: The fireworks display was the fair 's biggest draw, captivating spectators with its dazzling spectacle .El espectáculo de fuegos artificiales fue la mayor **atracción** de la feria, cautivando a los espectadores con su deslumbrante espectáculo.
tourism
[Sustantivo]

the activity of traveling to different places for enjoyment, sightseeing, or relaxation

turismo, viaje de placer

turismo, viaje de placer

Ex: She enjoys tourism and travels to new countries whenever she gets a chance .A ella le gusta el **turismo** y viaja a nuevos países siempre que tiene la oportunidad.
times
[Preposición]

used to multiply a number by another

por

por

Ex: What is six times seven?¿Qué es seis **por** siete?
trade
[Sustantivo]

the activity of exchanging goods or services

comercio

comercio

Ex: The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes connecting the East and West.La Ruta de la Seda era una antigua red de rutas **comerciales** que conectaba Oriente y Occidente.

the measure of an economy adopted by the United States in 1991; the total market values of goods and services produced by workers and capital within a nation's borders during a given period (usually 1 year)

producto interno bruto, PIB

producto interno bruto, PIB

dramatic
[Adjetivo]

surprising or exciting in appearance or effect

dramático

dramático

Ex: His entrance at the party was dramatic, capturing everyone 's attention immediately .Su entrada en la fiesta fue **dramática**, captando la atención de todos inmediatamente.
enforcement
[Sustantivo]

the action of making people obey a law or regulation

aplicación, ejecución

aplicación, ejecución

Ex: Effective enforcement of copyright laws is crucial to protect intellectual property rights .La **aplicación** efectiva de las leyes de derechos de autor es crucial para proteger los derechos de propiedad intelectual.
anti
[Preposición]

used to convey that one is against something

en contra de

en contra de

Ex: They formed an anti-bullying committee at the school to protect students and foster a safe environment.Formaron un comité **anti**-acoso en la escuela para proteger a los estudiantes y fomentar un entorno seguro.
suitable
[Adjetivo]

appropriate for a certain situation or purpose

adecuado

adecuado

Ex: The book contains content that is suitable for young readers .El libro contiene contenido que es **adecuado** para los jóvenes lectores.
to monitor
[Verbo]

to keep someone or something under observation, typically for safety or security purposes

vigilar, monitorizar

vigilar, monitorizar

Ex: Border patrol agents use drones to monitor remote areas for illegal border crossings .Los agentes de la patrulla fronteriza utilizan drones para **vigilar** áreas remotas en busca de cruces ilegales de fronteras.
constantly
[Adverbio]

in a way that continues without any pause

constantemente

constantemente

Ex: The street was constantly busy with pedestrians and traffic .La calle estaba **constantemente** ocupada por peatones y tráfico.
poaching
[Sustantivo]

the illegal hunting, capturing, or killing of wild animals, usually to sell them or their body parts

caza furtiva, furtivismo

caza furtiva, furtivismo

Ex: The poaching of elephants for ivory continues in some regions.La **caza furtiva** de elefantes por el marfil continúa en algunas regiones.
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